Size and density
Smaller locs create detail and movement, but the ideal count and grid depend on hair density, strand size, desired fullness, and future maintenance.
Small loc guide
Small locs.
Big decision.
Microlocs and Sisterlocks-size locs offer movement, detail, and styling range. The right grid, size, technique, and maintenance plan begin with your density, texture, lifestyle, and long-term goals.
Start with the foundation
Consult - Install - MaintainThe grid is only
the beginning.
A small-loc installation is a long-term relationship with your hair. A consultation should establish the proposed size, installation approach, time commitment, maintenance rhythm, and realistic result before the full appointment.
What to consider
Choose for your life.
Not just the reveal.
Method and naming
Microloc methods can vary. The salon's Square listing includes a Sisterlocks-size service; your consultation confirms the exact technique and service plan being offered.
Maintenance rhythm
Small locs need consistent root maintenance and separation. Your recommended retie schedule will depend on growth, technique, lifestyle, and scalp needs.
The journey
Plan beyond
day one.
Consult
Discuss your hair history, desired size, parting preference, maintenance capacity, installation time, and budget.
Prepare
Follow the exact cleansing, detangling, and product instructions provided through Square or during your consultation.
Install
Expect a detailed appointment. Density, length, grid size, and technique affect the final time and price.
Retie
Return on the recommended schedule so new growth stays organized and the loc foundation remains manageable.
Common questions
Know before
you commit.
How long does installation take?
The current Square listing starts at 6 hours 30 minutes, but density, length, size, and the final plan can change the appointment. Confirm the scope during consultation.
How much does it cost?
The current website snapshot starts at $800. Square shows current pricing, and consultation is the right place to confirm what your installation requires.
Can I change the size later?
Size decisions affect the grid and long-term structure, so they should be made carefully before installation. Significant changes later may require corrective work.
What if I already have microlocs?
Book Microloc Retie when you know that service matches your existing method. Consult first when you have extended new growth, merging, thinning, breakage, or uncertainty about the prior technique.
The next right step
Begin with
a plan.
Reserve a consultation for a new installation, or open the maintenance service if you are an existing small-loc client.